Clemson QB Cade Klubnik discusses speed, simplicity of Tigers' new offense
Clemson QB Cade Klubnik approves of the changes being made by new Tigers offensive coordinator Garrett Riley. Klubnik highlighted the speed and simplicity of the system after Monday’s practice.
Klubnik called the new Clemson efficient and productive when speaking to reporters after practice. According to Klubnik, the Tigers focused on just 15 plays in Monday’s practice. He indicated the gameday call sheet will shrink from 80 plays to 30 under Riley.
Klubnik talking about the simplicity of Garrett Riley’s offense, said they repped 15 plays for the entire two hours today.
“Last year, we went into a game with 80 plays in the play call sheet, and we’re running 30 now.”
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) March 6, 2023
The second-year quarterback said the new offense under Riley could look like a familiar foe.
Klubnik said the Tigers hope to play as fast as Tennessee did last season.
Klubnik says the speed Tennessee played with, he thinks Clemson might be able to go that fast in 2023.
“Just the speed we can play at, but also the efficiency. Not a bunch of guys running around figuring out what we’re doing.”
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) March 6, 2023
Tennessee found success in quick strikes off of explosive plays in 2022. In the Orange Bowl, the Vols ran fewer plays than the Tigers (66 to 101) and held the ball longer (23:37 to 36:23), but won 31-14. In FEI efficiency rankings, Tennessee was No. 4 (1.80 OFEI) while Riley’s TCU team was No. 12 (1.05 OFEI) and Clemson was No. 49 (0.25).
A simpler, faster-moving offense with more big plays would be welcomed by many Tiger fans.